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Graffiti scrawled on a concrete wall an initial scribbled on a wooden desk a pattern stained on a textbook a tattoo mark on naked skin Who are we? Vandals, Carvers, Artists, Sculptures? We’re all trying to say The same thing I’m unique I’m someone I’m vulnerable I’m ephemeral I’m passing O God Don’t forget My [...]

I was listening to the Janice Forsyth Show on Radio Scotland last Saturday. i’m a bit of a fan of Janice. I like her style and her selection of music. Anyway she played a Paul Simon number called “Slip Slidin’ Away” I hadn’t heard it in a long time, but it sure describes all our [...]

Walking back home Sore feet Sore head Sore heart So tired So sorry So what Walking back home Still seeking Still weeping Still reaping Say something Say nothing Say everything Walking back home No promises No comprimises November To slow To know To say Nothing Instead I’m Forgiven Words fail me

Reflecting

I’ve been thinking about rivers recently,  well the truth is I think about the river everyday. My house looks out on the River Forth. The thing is the river never stays the same it changes everyday in life. I believe its such a great privilege to live so close to a river.  There are so [...]

Just back from Sanctuary First. the theme was all about moving from one space ro another . It was about helping us see that the way to  bring about change in the life of the church is to be prepared to make the appropriate sacrifice. Although it was a Bank Holiday weekend we were delighted [...]

Recently I’ve been reflecting upon the whole notion of confidence.  We mere mortals need to be more humble as we pass through time into eternity. Especially those of the evangelical kind. Sometimes we can act as though we know everything, or we can give that impression. We leave no room for doubt or those who might [...]

Great to read the posts on the blog about the various perceptions of Jesus. I must confess I didn’t relate the partying Jesus to the last supper. It seemed to me that Michele was talking about the general disposition of Jesus. I don’t recall her inferring that the passover encounter was a great party event. [...]

Over the last few days I’ve been under a bit of pressure to get the CWW Report finished to be included in the Annual Reports that are given to the General Assembly. I ‘ve also been working with Rae to finish off the material for Sanctuary First. Anyway tonight’s service went really well. Here is [...]

I find the whole idea of God engaging with our world so believeable yet unbelievable. But I the more you think about everything the more you find yourself asking the question. “So why am I here? What is my life all about? ” And you know something, there is a longing within us all to [...]